NOTE: At times, issues of confidentiality may require that some items discussed in meetings be excluded from these minutes.

PRESENT: Bill Barnes, Dick Aynsley, Alan Gabrielli, Mike Murphy, Dawn Ramsey, Judy Waits, Steve Hamrick
 
ABSENT: Sandy Pfeiffer
 
 
1. Honors Program:
Gabrielli said that the Honors Program needs a framework to work better. It was suggested that a P&P might be appropriate. After discussion, the deans suggested that the specifics of the Honors Program be in the catalog and that the framework be contained within the P&P. Gabrielli will collect feedback and suggestions and write the draft P&P for a future meeting. After a final P&P is written, it will be sent to the Faculty Senate.
 
2. Naming Project:
Hamrick had some written guidelines from the Office of Advancement about naming opportunities on campus. The deans will review the document before next week's meeting, which Pat Garrett will attend.
 
3. Math 1109:
Gabrielli had some data on 1111 and 1113 math courses across the USG, the state, and SPSU. The deans discussed various options about adding sections of 1109. There was also discussion about running courses on excellence in math teaching for area math teachers. This would be an intense, skilled, high-profile program. It was suggested that a proposal be written to get NSF money for an eminent scholar or a team of scholars.
 
4. MGT Report:
Hamrick gave the deans a draft of the preliminary report and asked for their thoughts. Deans suggested only the most relevant information should be in the report and the rest should be in the addendum. Also, it was suggested that the report allow for inflation.
 
5. CIT:
Ramsey said the CIT is surplusing some equipment. If any program is interested, contact Ramsey.
 
6. New Faculty Orientation:
Ramsey has planned the new faculty orientation. There will be several sessions scheduled including lunch. Deans may attend if they wish. Invitations will be sent to the new faculty soon.
 
7. NSF Proposal:
Ramsey has information from NSF to write a proposal increasing women in science and engineering. Deans are to work with Ramsey on the proposal.
 
8. Annual Teaching Load:
Hamrick is still finding data to add to the original report. Deans are to send comments to Hamrick.
 
9. Summer School:
Deans discussed the length of summer school with suggestions of having both eight and ten week sessions to be determined by each dean. Hamrick will investigate if there are any obstacles.